Wimbledon Introduces Video Challenge Technology This Season.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing replay systems.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Athletes will gain the ability to challenge specific decisions from the official, echoing the system already in operation at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
The new system is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the other four show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This step follows just a season following the All England Club rolled out electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line judges.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to request the official to re-examine specific situations, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body during play.
- Possible hindrance end of a rally.
Importantly, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a competitor can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player admitted it was a difficult call for the umpire, but believed his opponent had "played the rules quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte watched a replay and determined Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
This technology are not new for Grand Slams. It was adopted at the American major for two years and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have video reviews implemented at every one of its tournaments.
Further Updates
Another innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the introduction of graphical cues on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the tournament, organizers have further announced an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
